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PsoriasisPhase 1/2NCT07623486

Trial of HSK44459 Cream for the Management Plaque Psoriasis

A Phase 1/2 study testing HSK44459 Cream in people with Psoriasis, run by Haisco Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. at 1 site in China.

Active, not recruiting

Under way, not looking for participants. Everyone needed has enrolled. The study is still running.

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Trial summary

Phase I Study Objectives: Primary: Assess the safety and tolerability of HSK44459 cream in 10 healthy adult participants and 10 patients with plaque psoriasis. Secondary: Evaluate the pharmacokinetic (PK) profile of HSK44459 cream in the same populations (healthy adults and plaque psoriasis patients). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Psoriasis
What is being tested?
HSK44459 Cream
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
180 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
22 May 2026to Jun 2027
Phase
Phase 1/2
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Healthy Participants in Phase I Study:
  • Able to communicate effectively with researchers, fully understand the study's purpose and requirements, voluntarily participate in the clinical trial, and sign a written informed consent form;
  • Age at screening: 18-45 years (inclusive of boundary values), both male and female are eligible;
  • Weight at screening: ≥50 kg (males), ≥45 kg (females); body mass index (BMI) between 19.0-27.0 kg/m² (inclusive of boundary values);
  • At screening and before drug administration, the skin in the target application area has no ulcers, injuries, sunburn, erythema, papules, pigmentation, uneven skin tone, excessive freckles, or abnormal heat. Participants must agree to shave hair from this skin area (if present) to ensure uniform drug application and to distinguish skin conditions (e.g., edema, erythema, papules, increased temperature).
  • The participant (and their partner, if applicable) agrees to have no plans for pregnancy, sperm donation, or egg donation during the study and for 3 months after drug administration. Effective non - pharmacological contraceptive measures (e.g., complete abstinence, condoms, intrauterine devices, partner sterilization) must be used.
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  • Patients with Psoriasis in Phase I and Phase II Studies:
  • Demographics:
  • Fully understand the study, voluntarily participate, and sign the informed consent form;
  • Age ≥18 years, gender - unrestricted;
  • Able to understand and complete study - related scales, agree to have photographs taken of the lesion area, and comply with follow - up schedules and other protocol requirements.
  • At screening: ≥50 kg (males), ≥45 kg (females); BMI between 19-27 kg/m² (inclusive of boundary values). Only applicable to Phase I study
  • Disease - Related:
  • Diagnosed with plaque psoriasis for ≥6 months (as of randomization);
  • Plaque psoriasis has been stable in the past 4 weeks, defined as: no morphological changes or severe disease progression (as judged by the investigator).
  • Both screening visits and baseline assessments meet the criteria for plaque psoriasis, and the following requirements must be satisfied simultaneously:
  • Body surface area (BSA) of psoriatic lesions: 2%-20% (inclusive of both endpoints, excluding scalp, palms, and soles); Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI): ≥2 (excluding scalp, palms, and soles); Investigator Global Assessment (IGA): ≥2 points.
  • -The investigator assesses that the participant is suitable for topical treatment.
  • Contraception Requirements:
  • During the entire study period (from signing the informed consent form) and for 3 months after the last dose, women of childbearing potential and male participants who have not undergone vasectomy must use effective contraceptive measures. Effective contraceptive measures include: vasectomy, abstinence, intrauterine device (IUD), hormones (oral, patch, ring, injection, implant), and barrier methods (diaphragm, cervical cap, sponge, condom).

Who cannot join

  • Healthy Participants in Phase I Study:
  • Those with clinically significant abnormal results in vital signs, physical examination, laboratory tests (routine blood test, biochemical blood test, coagulation function, routine urine test), chest PA X - ray, abdominal color Doppler ultrasound, etc., and deemed unsuitable to participate in this trial by the investigator;
  • Those with a history of heart - related diseases such as familial hereditary heart disease, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, malignant arrhythmia, etc.; those with a confirmed history of QTc prolongation; those with the following electrocardiogram (ECG) findings during the screening period:
  • QT interval corrected by Fridericia's method (QTcF): > 450 ms for male subjects, > 470 ms for female subjects;
  • Second - degree or third - degree atrioventricular block;
  • Bundle branch block;
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  • PR interval ≥ 220 ms; or those with ECG results that are judged by the investigator to be clinically significantly abnormal during the screening period;
  • Those with a history of major diseases in the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, hematological, endocrine, immune, or nervous systems, or those who underwent major surgery within 3 months before the screening period or whose surgical incisions have not fully healed;
  • Those known to be allergic to any component of the investigational drug or formulation, or those with allergic constitutions (e.g., allergic to two or more drugs, foods, or pollens); or those with a history of specific allergies (e.g., asthma, urticaria, eczema, etc.);
  • Those with special dietary requirements and unable to comply with a unified diet;
  • Those who consumed excessive tea, coffee, or caffeinated beverages (on average more than 4 cups per day, 1 cup = 250 mL) within 3 months before the screening; or those who took tea or any food or beverage containing caffeine (e.g., coffee, chocolate, etc.) within 48 hours before the first dosing; or those who do not agree to stop taking tea, coffee, or caffeinated foods or beverages during the trial;
  • Those who ingested a large amount of beverages or foods rich in grapefruit (i.e., pomelo) (e.g., grapefruit, grapefruit juice, grapefruit jam, etc.) within 14 days before the screening; or those who ingested any beverage or food rich in grapefruit (i.e., pomelo) within 48 hours before the first dosing; or those who do not agree to stop drinking any beverage or food rich in grapefruit (i.e., pomelo) during the trial;
  • Those with a history of alcohol abuse within 3 months before the screening, i.e., drinking more than 14 units of alcohol per week (1 unit = 360 mL of beer or 45 mL of liquor with 40% alcohol content or 150 mL of wine), or those who cannot abstain from alcohol during the trial, or those with a positive alcohol breath test;
  • Those who smoked more than 5 cigarettes per day (or used an equivalent amount of nicotine - containing products) within 3 months before the screening, or those who cannot refrain from smoking during the trial;
  • Those who donated blood or had blood loss ≥ 400 mL (excluding menstrual blood loss in women) within 3 months before the screening, or plan to donate blood during the study period, or received blood transfusion or used blood products within 3 months before the screening;
  • Those who took any prescription drugs, over - the - counter drugs, Chinese herbal medicines, or health supplements within 14 days before the screening or within 5 half - lives of the drug (whichever is longer);
  • Those who participated in other clinical trials of drugs within 3 months before the screening; or those who plan to participate in other clinical trials during the trial;
  • Those who were vaccinated with a live vaccine (except influenza vaccine) within 1 month before the screening, or those who plan to be vaccinated with a live vaccine during the trial;
  • Those with a history of drug abuse, drug misuse, or drug dependence, or those with a positive drug abuse screening;
  • Those who have one or more positive test results for hepatitis B virus surface antigen, hepatitis C virus antibody, human immunodeficiency virus antibody, and Treponema pallidum antibody during the screening period;
  • Those with a history of fear of needles or blood, difficulty in blood collection, or inability to tolerate venipuncture for blood collection;
  • Pregnant or lactating women; or those with a positive pregnancy test;
  • Those whom the investigator deems to have poor compliance, or those with other factors that make them unsuitable to participate in this trial.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

China1 site
  • Hangzhou First People's Hospital

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Phase I/II Clinical Study of HSK44459 Cream in Healthy Subjects and Patients With Plaque Psoriasis

Phase I

Study Objectives:

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  • Primary: Assess the safety and tolerability of HSK44459 cream in 10 healthy adult participants and 10 patients with plaque psoriasis.
  • Secondary: Evaluate the pharmacokinetic (PK) profile of HSK44459 cream in the same populations (healthy adults and plaque psoriasis patients).

Participant Allocation:

  • 10 healthy adults and 10 plaque psoriasis patients are enrolled. Participants are randomized to either the HSK44459 cream group (8 per population) or the vehicle (placebo - like) control group (2 per population).

Treatment Schedule:

  • Day 1: Single - dose administration (one application).
  • Days 2-3: Washout period (no medication).
  • Days 4-9: Twice - daily administration.
  • Day 10: One application.

Phase II

Study Objectives:

  • Primary: Conduct a preliminary evaluation of the efficacy of HSK44459 cream in treating plaque psoriasis.
  • Secondary: Assess the safety and tolerability of HSK44459 cream in plaque psoriasis patients.

Evaluate the PK profile of HSK44459 cream in plaque psoriasis patients.

Participant Allocation:

  • 160 plaque psoriasis patients are enrolled and randomized in a 1:1:1:1 ratio to four groups: 1% HSK44459 cream (40 patients), 0.3% HSK44459 cream (40 patients), 0.1% HSK44459 cream (40 patients), or vehicle control (40 patients).

Treatment Schedule:

Phase II: The study consists of three phases (screening, treatment, and follow - up)

  • Screening Period (D - 28 to D - 1): Eligible plaque psoriasis patients sign an informed consent form and complete screening assessments to establish baseline data.
  • Treatment Period (W1D1 to W9D1 ± 3 days): After baseline evaluation, eligible patients are randomized. The first dose of the study drug is administered on W1D1, with twice - daily dosing for 8 weeks. Patients return to the study center at W3D1 ± 3, W5D1 ± 3, W7D1 ± 3, W9D1 ± 3, and W11D1 ± 3 for scheduled assessments and procedures.
  • Follow - up Period (W9D1 ± 3 days to W11D1 ± 3 days, within 14 days after the last dose): Adverse events and concomitant medications are collected. A final safety visit (W11D1 ± 3 days) includes additional assessments and procedures.

In summary, this trial aims to comprehensively evaluate HSK44459 cream's potential as a treatment for plaque psoriasis, while also characterizing its safety, tolerability, and PK properties in both healthy individuals and patient populations.

Conditions
Psoriasis
Being tested
HSK44459 Cream, Vehicle
Keywords
Psoriasis
Medical subject headings
Psoriasis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • HSK44459 CreamDrug

    HSK44459 Cream

  • VehicleDrug

    HSK44459 Vehicle

Study groups in NCT07623486
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
HSK44459 CreamExperimentalHSK44459 Cream
Receives: Drug: HSK44459 Cream
VehiclePlacebo comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: Vehicle

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Number of Participants Achieving Psoriasis Area Severity Index 75 (PASI-75)

    The Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) is widely used for the measurement of severity of psoriasis. PASI combines the assessment of the severity of lesions and the area affected into a single score in the range from 0 (no disease) to 72 (maximal disease), with higher scores indicating greater symptom severity. The number of participants achieving PASI-75 (defined as a 75% reduction from baseline in PASI score) at Week 8 is presented. Participant counts are based on observed data only.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 8

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Number of Participants Achieving Success in Investigator Global Assessment (IGA) Scale Assessment of Disease Severity at Week 8

    The number of participants achieving "success" in IGA assessment of disease severity at Week 8 is presented (observed data only) for each arm. Success was defined as achievement of an IGA score of 0 ('clear') or 1 ('almost clear') at Week 8, accompanied by a ≥2-grade improvement from baseline IGA score. The IGA is a 5-point scale assessing the severity of plaque psoriasis, with scores ranging from 0 ('clear') to 4 ('severe'), and higher scores indicate greater symptom severity.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 8

  2. Number of Participants Achieving Psoriasis Area Severity Index-90 (PASI-90)

    Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) is widely used for the measurement of severity of psoriasis. PASI combines the assessment of the severity of lesions and the area affected into a single score in the range 0 (no disease) to 72 (maximal disease) [higher scores indicate greater symptom severity]. The number of participants achieving PASI-90 (defined as a 90% reduction from baseline in PASI score) at Week 8 is presented. Participant counts are based on observed data only.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 8

  3. Number of Participants Achieving Psoriasis Area Severity Index 50 (PASI-50)

    The Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) is widely used for the measurement of severity of psoriasis. PASI combines the assessment of the severity of lesions and the area affected into a single score in the range from 0 (no disease) to 72 (maximal disease), with higher scores indicating greater symptom severity. The number of participants achieving PASI-50 (defined as a 50% reduction from baseline in PASI score) at Week 8 is presented. Participant counts are based on observed data only.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 8

  4. Change From Baseline in Body Surface Area (BSA) Involved by Psoriasis

    The percentage of body surface area (BSA) covered by psoriatic lesions will be calculated. The BSA score represents the percentage of the patient's total body surface area affected by psoriasis. A negative change signifies clinical improvement.

    Measured: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 8

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted3 Jun 2026
  2. Study start22 May 2026
  3. Primary completionMar 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completionJun 2027 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1/2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
180 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07623486
Sponsor's protocol ID
HSK44459-T1-201
Status last verified
Jun 2026
First submitted
29 May 2026
Last updated
8 Jun 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1/2 study testing HSK44459 Cream in people with Psoriasis, run by Haisco Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. at 1 site in China.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 20 inclusion and 23 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this combined phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Number of Participants Achieving Psoriasis Area Severity Index 75 (PASI-75) (time frame: Baseline (Day 1) and Week 8). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Jun 2026.

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